The Russell Wilson era with the New York Giants got off to a brutal start on Sunday as the new-look offense was only able to ring up six points on two field goals in a 21-6 loss on the road to the Washington Commanders.
Russell, who is in his first season with the Giants, threw for just 168 yards and finished with a quarterback rating of 59.3 in his debut.
The team's star wide receiver, Malik Nabers, seemed frustrated throughout the game, and was even seen having some heated words with his coach Brian Daboll in the first half.
In the final minutes of the loss, Nabers, who finished with five catches for 71 yards, looked really depressed on the bench as he put a towel over his head for what ended up being one of the saddest images of Week 1:
— Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) September 7, 2025
With Wilson struggling in his first game and rookie Jaxson Dart listed as the No. 2 quarterback, you can soon expect to hear calls for a change at QB for a franchise that has struggled for years to find a quarterback who can lead to the team to wins.
Fans had a lot to say about that Nabers image, with many knowing exactly how he felt:
All of @Giants nation currently https://t.co/uVjhSyKDLr
— Always a Giant podcast (@AlwaysaGiant) September 7, 2025
This is pick me clown behavior . If I’m the giants I would just trade him. https://t.co/263pKdQdEC
— Nascent Smith (@NascentSmith) September 7, 2025
Gonna request a trade by week 5 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/GBrEG9ptHT
— Naberslover (@jonesvictim) September 7, 2025
Had a great weekend until this game https://t.co/H9jgy5iwhr
— Max DiDomenico (@DidomenicoMax) September 7, 2025
me too, leek https://t.co/E9DRp9EFuY
— pretentious narrative haver (@giantsapoIogist) September 7, 2025
big mood https://t.co/V56i2ZaK01
— frankjohn (@frankjohnnn) September 7, 2025
We get Towel Nabers in week 1 2025 https://t.co/3KkN986BA3
— RJ | AT🥞 (@RJ__NFL) September 7, 2025
why would any good player want to play for the Giants? https://t.co/LtopnTXSds
— Seandré 3000 (@seanyebitch) September 7, 2025
I agree with Malik https://t.co/eCqQ8RPY8x
— Kathy (@KathyLynn904) September 7, 2025
Safe to say the Giants kicked off their season in the worst possible way on Sunday. They will try to bounce back in Week 2 when they travel to Dallas to face the Cowboys.
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